In 1994, researchers noticed that when rats anticipated an opportunity to play, they would let out a series of squeaky chirps. These were high-pitched, measured at 50 kilohertz. The researchers began ...

Making people laugh and have a great time is Stoney Meagher’s mission for the “Tickle Your Funny Bone” comedy show scheduled for Jan. 24 in Marysville. Hosted by Yuba-Sutter Arts, and produced by ...

Why do news reporters hang out at ice cream shops? To get the latest scoop! Today’s scoop includes figuring out how to tickle funny bones — and find the confidence to do so. While comedians can be ...

Like human infants, young apes are known to hoot and holler when you tickle them. But is it fair to say that those playful calls are really laughter? The answer to that question is yes, according to ...